Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Wellbeing) - Southall School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support the Wellbeing Team at Southall School. The role covers the whole school and individual pupils, with a focus on SEN and complex needs. 32.5 hours per week during term time plus PD days, permanent contract.

The ideal candidate will hold NVQ 3 for TAs or equivalent, have Level 2 numeracy/literacy, and understand Child Protection policies. Patience and empathy are essential, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Qualifications

• Level two numeracy and literacy skills.
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Understanding of Child Protection policies.
• Patience and empathy towards pupils.
• Good literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the Wellbeing Team and across the school.
• Assist individual students and groups as part of the Wellbeing Team.
• Work with pupils with SEN and complex needs where required.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy (Level 2)

Child Protection policies

Patience & empathy

Literacy & numeracy

Education

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (to support the Wellbeing Team)

32.5 hours per week, term time plus PD days (permanent)

An opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant within Southall School. The job involves working across the whole school and with individual students but primarily supporting pupils within the Wellbeing Team. It is desirable for the Teaching Assistant to have experience of working with children with SEN and complex needs.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level two numeracy/literacy skills
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• An understanding of Child Protection policies
• Patience and empathy towards pupils
• Good command of literacy and numeracy

The post is 32.5 hours per week at scale 3. The salary is £13.92 per hour.

The closing date for this post is Monday 14th September at 9 am.

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be offered subject to the satisfactory return of safeguarding checks and two references.

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be offered subject to the satisfactory return of safeguarding checks, two references and online checks.